american bittern - botaurus lentiginosus hiding in pickerelweed pontederia cordata - natural camouflage; stalking prey well hidden

american bittern animal avian beak beautiful bird birding birdwatching botaurus lentiginosus brown camouflage dunnellon florida elusive environment eye fishing grass green heron family hide hiding looking camera marsh natural nature ornithology outdoor pickerelweed plant plumage pontederia cordata posture predator rare reeds straight striped swamp unseen wading water wetland wetlands wild wildlife